i have a spare engine, i was thinking of rebuilding it i have stripped it down and is not that worn, was going to put it back together with new rings bearings and seals water and oil pump and gaskets was going to re use pistons and rods would yous advise me not too and do the lot, only want standard boost and does anyone know where the cheapest place for parts would be thank you

i would not re-use the pistons. go for wiseco forged pistons, even if running standard boost, will last longer than the most of the car!!!

also, there are many things to consider when rebuilding an engine, am sure the xperts will be here soon to guide u thro it all and advise on what to go for.

al

Edited May 1, 200916 yr by AlanZ

i have a spare engine, i was thinking of rebuilding it i have stripped it down and is not that worn, was going to put it back together with new rings bearings and seals water and oil pump and gaskets was going to re use pistons and rods would yous advise me not too and do the lot, only want standard boost and does anyone know where the cheapest place for parts would be thank you

 

There are not any places for cheap parts now, especially oil pumps, £200 minimum. Gasket sets, rings etc., bearings will set you back £400-£500, and they will only be any good if the pistons are all OK. A cheap job now will result in another job later and would certainly not take any aditional tuning stresses. Really if you are going to refurb then turbos should also be in the budget for replacement.

my turbos are at universal turbos having them reconditioned, how much would new pistons cost, was that 400 to 500 for bearings gaskets and rings or just bearings